Bala Mohammed

[3] In 1988, Mohammed completed a management course at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), and in 1997, he earned a certificate from the Institute of Purchase and Supplies.

[6] Following the death of Umaru Yar'Adua, Mohammed joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and became a close associate of President Goodluck Jonathan.

[8]  Mohammed's actions paved the way for Goodluck Jonathan, from the Niger Delta, to break the glass ceiling of Nigeria's tripodal political monopoly.

Also, his administration instituted innovations that served as the bedrock of financial stability and employment opportunities, such as the FCT Internal Revenue Board, the Outdoor Advertising (Signage) Agency and the FCTA Emergency Services.

An Abuja High Court sitting in Maitama declared the detention illegal and unconstitutional, ordering the EFCC to pay the sum of N5 million as compensation.

Mohammed stated that his ordeal was “a clear case of witch-hunt attributable to the role he played in the execution of the doctrine of necessity,” aimed at tarnishing his image and hard-earned reputation.

[21][22] Additionally, a committee was established to authenticate the Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) of civil servants, which uncovered ghost workers on the payroll.

[23] Mohammed was determined to improve the education and health sectors in the state, addressing the burden of over 1.3 million out-of-school children and non-functional hospitals.

[24] The administration initiated policies and programmes and signed memoranda of understanding with local and international partners, significantly impacting the state’s primary healthcare system.